Northern Tourists, Northern Hosts: Performances and Experiences (10cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe the main characteristics of tourism in the circumpolar north
- compare tourism in the circumpolar north and in other regions
- apply theoretical concepts to describe tourist’s experiences
- apply relevant theoretical concepts to analyze tourist’s performances
- summarize central points and arguments in a theoretical literature and present it in writing
- assess and critically discuss tourism development in different regions in the circumpolar north in relation to different groups of tourists and modes of travel.

Execution methods

Teaching profile: ONLINE 1.
Teaching is delivered partly in real time, and entirely online according to a pre-determined, published schedule. The course may include pre-recorded study materials, assignments to be completed independently, and self-scheduled study.

Learning will take place in interactive and collaborative forms. It will take place online, through such methods as lectures, readings, and discussions.

At the start of this course all the students participating in this course will be divided into subgroups. The course is divided into 6 modules and an introduction, one module each course week except the last week, which will address two modules. It is expected that you participate actively during the course organized forums, give other students feedback on their comments and/or questions and review an essay of a fellow student of your subgroup.

Accomplishment methods

Assessment is based on participation in the online discussions during the course modules and two written essays.

Content

This course addresses tourism in the circumpolar north with an emphasis on tourist’s experience and the connections between tourism, host communities and landscapes. Its objective is to introduce theories and research that relate to tourist performances and experiences in the North. Issues to be dealt with include tourist and host encounters, and cultural and environmental change and the role of northern landscapes in tourist experiences. Instruction is based on research grounded in different theoretical approaches and presenting diverse cases.

Materials

Materials delivered during the course.

Further information

Exact schedule will be published by the organiser (university of Iceland) late fall/early spring. The course runs from early March to to early May.

ULapland course coordinator will inform students when enrollment is open. Enrollments only via email to professor Outi Rantala (outi.rantala@ulapland.fi).